8.1/10843 votes#1 - Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2004
Rory and Lorelai argue about a choice Rory made. Lorelai is happy in her new relationship. Emily and Rory plan to take a European trip.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.9/10792 votes#2 - A Messenger, Nothing More
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2004
After Rory apologizes to Lorelai, she sends a letter from Europe, which has unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Luke returns home.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
8.4/10903 votes#3 - Written in the Stars
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2004
Lorelai is a little offended that no one cares about her new relationship – until it becomes a topic of heated discussion at the town meeting.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.7/10752 votes#4 - Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2004
Rory and Dean meet alone to discuss where they stand with each other. Lorelai and Sookie manage Jackson's campaign for a town office.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Bill Prady
7.7/10765 votes#5 - We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2004
Wanting to smooth over her relationship with Dean, Lorelai suggests a night out with Luke and Rory – but the evening goes awry.
Director: Steve Clancy
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.7/10763 votes#6 - Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2004
Lorelai and Sookie are thrilled when a cultural icon starts frequenting the Dragonfly Inn dining room. Rory discovers an intriguing secret society.
Director: Matthew Diamond
Writer: James Berg, Stan Zimmerman
8.5/101,123 votes#7 - You Jump, I Jump, Jack
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2004
Logan takes Rory to a mysterious and elaborate event. After discovering that Lorelai has a new beau, Emily and Richard spend time with him.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.9/10833 votes#8 - The Party's Over
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2004
When Emily and Richard throw a party to introduce Rory to their alumni friends, she has a realization about her boyfriend.
Director: Eric Laneuville
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.8/10754 votes#9 - Emily Says Hello
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2004
Rory and Lorelai plan to convince Richard and Emily to reconcile, but Emily dashes their hopes by making a bold announcement.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Rebecca Rand Kirshner
8.2/10830 votes#10 - But Not as Cute as Pushkin
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/30/2004
Rory hosts a high school student who's considering the same university, but things don't go as planned. Lorelai and her beau have their first fight.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.8/10760 votes#11 - Women Of Questionable Morals
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/25/2005
When Christopher visits Rory at college, she rejects his attempt at reconciliation. Lorelai consoles him but doesn't tell her boyfriend where she was.
Director: Matthew Diamond
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.9/10751 votes#12 - Come Home
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2005
Rory offers to help Logan write an article. When Richard sees Emily talking to a man she dated, he has an explosive reaction.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Jessica Queller
8.8/101,019 votes#13 - Wedding Bell Blues
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2005
Lorelai and Rory throw Emily a party. Richard and Emily recommit to their marriage. Rory tells Logan what she wants from him.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.6/10856 votes#14 - Say Something
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2005
After the disastrous scene at her parents' recent social event, Lorelai begs her boyfriend not to give up on their relationship.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
8.0/10810 votes#15 - Jews and Chinese Food
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2005
Lorelai is upset about the recent turn of events. Luke builds sets for the elementary school play in hopes of seeing the costume designer.
Director: Matthew Diamond
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.5/10808 votes#16 - So... Good Talk
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2005
Richard and Emily return from their second honeymoon. Miserable Luke burns food and handles complaining customers by throwing them out of the diner.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Lisa Randolph
7.9/10775 votes#17 - Pulp Friction
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2005
Rory regrets agreeing with her beau to date other people. Lorelai reunites with her boyfriend but remains cold toward Emily.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: James Berg, Stan Zimmerman
7.6/10769 votes#18 - To Live and Let Diorama
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 4/19/2005
Luke helps turn an old house into a museum. Lorelai says too much during an interview about the inn. Rory, Paris and Lane have boyfriend trouble.
Director: Jackson Douglas
Writer: Daniel Palladino
8.2/10797 votes#19 - But I'm a Gilmore
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/26/2005
When Rory tells her beau she can't have a casual relationship with him, he gives her an unexpected response. Sookie finds herself confined to her bed.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.5/10725 votes#20 - How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod?
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 5/3/2005
Rory begins her internship at one of Logan's father's newspapers. Emily and Richard fawn over Rory's boyfriend, but Lorelai is not as impressed.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Bill Prady, Rebecca Rand Kirshner
7.8/10748 votes#21 - Blame Booze and Melville
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/10/2005
Rory is surprised by the performance review she receives from Logan's father. Luke's plan to buy the Twickham house is threatened by a competing bid.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Daniel Palladino
8.5/10840 votes#22 - A House Is Not a Home
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/2005
Lorelai rescues Rory after a night of reckless behavior. Shocked to hear her daughter's plans for the future, she turns to Luke for help.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 5
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller" is the best rated episode of "Gilmore Girls" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 843 votes. Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and written by Amy Sherman-Palladino, it aired on 9/21/2004. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "A Messenger, Nothing More".